Individualized care is our lifelong promise.
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Meet Our Team
Our dedicated veterinarians and staff are committed to providing compassionate, individualized care for your pets and livestock. We foster lasting relationships built on trust and professional guidance.
Our Veterinarians
Dr. Anaïs Roy
Originally from the Champagne region of France, Dr. Roy has always had a passion for animals and their well-being. She spent six years studying veterinary medicine in Australia before making her way to British Columbia. She quickly fell in love with the beautiful landscapes and welcoming small-community atmosphere of the Nicola Valley, which she is now proud to call home.
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As co-owner of Merritt Veterinary Hospital, she is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care tailored to each patient's individual needs. She values building lasting relationships with pets and their families, founded on trust, communication, and a shared commitment to their well-being. She particularly enjoys the variety and challenges of mixed animal practice, with a special interest in surgery.
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Outside of the clinic, Dr. Roy enjoys baking and appreciating good food! With her French roots, a love of culinary adventures, and an international journey that brought her from France to Australia and finally to Canada, she brings a little taste of her background wherever she goes.
Dr. Liana Thorstenson
Dr. T is a co-owner of Merritt Veterinary Hospital and is proud to care for the community she has always called home. Having grown up in Merritt, Liana began volunteering at MVH at just 10 years old, making veterinary medicine and the hospital a part of her life long before becoming a veterinarian! She earned her Bachelor of Science from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver before graduating from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) in 2019.
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Liana has special interests in animal behaviour, surgery, and feline medicine and is passionate about providing compassionate, high-quality care to local pets and their families. She loves building lasting relationships with clients and helping their pets live happy, healthy lives.
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Outside of the clinic, Liana enjoys spending time with her husband and their two young children, travelling, hiking, and playing recreational hockey and volleyball.
Dr. Paul Molnar
Dr. Molnar graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) in 1985 and has dedicated his career to caring for animals and the people who love them.
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After owning and operating Merritt Veterinary Hospital for 38 years, he proudly passed the torch to Drs. Roy and Thorstenson.
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Today, he continues to do what he loves most: being a veterinarian! From cattle to companion animals, Dr. Molnar enjoys the variety that mixed animal practice brings and takes pride in helping animals of all shapes and sizes live healthier lives.
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On his days off he can be found riding his horses on his beautiful ranch, cheering on one of his 6 grandkids at their latest sporting event or hosting friends for a meal with his genuine warmth and culinary skills.
Dr. Becky Chan
Dr. Becky is originally from Calgary and has been part of the Merritt Veterinary Hospital team for almost a decade! She graduated from the University of Glasgow School of Veterinary Medicine in 2017. She enjoys treating a variety of animals and also has a special interest in pocket pets and small ruminants. Her main areas of interest are preventative medicine, behavioural and palliative care.Â
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Outside of the clinic, you may run into Becky hunting for treasures at yard sales or thrift stores. She also enjoys spending time with her partner, Myles and their two dogs, Rivet and Gracie and a cat named Bruce!
Registered Veterinary Technologist
Lily Hurst, RVT
Lily is a Registered Veterinary Technologist and has been a part of the Merritt Vet team since September 2025. She obtained her Diploma of Veterinary Technology in 2023 from Thompson Rivers University and is a member of the BCVTA (British Columbia Veterinary Technologists Association). She has a passion for anesthesia and critical care, large animal medicine, and client & team education. When not at work you can find her with her animals, her cat named Pippin, her dog Benny, and her horse Sugar! Lily looks forward to providing the best care possible to every animal that comes into the clinic and creating valuable connections within the community.Â
Reception Team
Michelle • Leslie • Lisa • Zoey
Photos & bios coming soon
Veterinary Assistants
Kassie • Sydney • Sharleen
Photos & bios coming soon
About Merritt Veterinary Hospital
Rooted in Our Community. Committed to Their Care.
Merritt Veterinary Hospital is proud to be an independently owned veterinary practice serving Merritt and the surrounding communities. As a mixed-animal hospital, we care for the animals that are part of everyday family life and rural living—from beloved dogs and cats to horses and cattle.
Our clinic is built on relationships: the relationships we share with our clients, the trust we earn over time, and the connections that come from being part of the community we call home.
Our Story
Merritt is more than the place where we work—it's home. With deep roots in the community and a genuine appreciation for the people and animals who make it special, we're proud to continue providing veterinary care to the community we know and love. As an independently owned practice, we value the personal connections that come with being a local clinic. We believe in getting to know our clients, understanding their animals' individual needs, and working together to make thoughtful decisions about their care.
Our Approach to Care
Every animal is different, and we believe their care should reflect that. Whether we're welcoming a new puppy, helping a senior cat feel comfortable, caring for a horse, or supporting the health of a cattle herd, our goal is the same: to provide compassionate, practical, and individualized veterinary care. We strive to create a welcoming environment where clients feel heard, questions are encouraged, and decisions are made with the well-being of each patient in mind.